Kisiel offers piling services across the UK. Our services include CFA, Rotary, Limited Access bearing piles, embedded retaining walls and sheet piled retaining walls.
Piling rigs are an important element of any engineer’s tools. Piling is used to secure the foundations on a site before construction begins. Remember, a building (or any infrastructure) requires solid foundations, otherwise, disaster awaits. With the right rigs and techniques, you can ensure the safety of a project. So, what are the different types […]
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Retaining walls are an important aspect of any structure. It is an individual wall that is designed to deal with the impact of lateral soil pressures. If soil, liquid, sand, and other earth pressures were to push toward the retaining wall, it would absorb the impact. This essentially protects a building or structure from those […]
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Piled foundations are usually used to transfer the loads from structures to stiff soil and rock at depth, to increase the effective size of a foundation and to resist the horizontal load. As pile foundations are responsible for carrying a large load, they must be designed carefully, to ensure they are sufficiently strong. There is […]
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Basement excavations are usually needed because foundation work is required under the building; in many cases, the owner wishes to add a basement to a home or make improvements to an existing basement. The excavation process involves working into the ground – removing rock and soil to create a cavity or hole using a skilled […]
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What is Piling? Every property development or building needs foundations. That is, in essence, what piling is; the support system of a building structure. The piling process works by inserting large bars, usually made of wood, steel or concrete, into the soil of the land you are building on. These bars are inserted deeply into […]
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Driven piles are a form of construction foundation that is used frequently when dealing with weak structures. They are required for uploading structures by moving multiple loads through weak soil that do not have the bearing capacity. They’re used to uphold tanks, bridges, walls and buildings – giving them the crucial support they need. Their […]
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Piling foundations are necessary when it comes to the process of construction in order to uphold existing structures (property, civil, engineering, mansions, skyscrapers etc.). However, there are things that can affect the strength of your piling foundations and integrity of your building that you need to be aware of. What Has An Impact On Piling […]
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Mini piling is extremely advantageous when it comes to working on projects that have restricted access delays or involve working on a particularly problematic ground. Mini piling solutions help you to work faster and smarter while adhering to your project’s requirements. Why Should You Use Mini Piling? Get Access To Restricted Zones Using a mini […]
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Sheet piles are used for a range of purposes such as a slimline earth retaining solution near a boundary line, a form of flood defence, deployed in marine projects or integrated into various other civil engineering projects. Steel sheet piles are both durable and flexible. They work well in earthquake zones due to their supple […]
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Bored piles or drilled shafts are concrete piling foundations that reinforce structures with hefty vertical loads. As a cast-in-place concrete pile, bored piling consists of piles being cast on the construction site. Bored piles require deep foundations and are frequently used to construct large industrial complexes, tall buildings, and bridges. The Process Of Bored Piling […]
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Piling specialists are incredibly skilled and are responsible for the outstanding architecture that is seen around the UK. When it comes to creating stunning skyscrapers an enormous amount of work needs to be done to prepare the ground before a building can be constructed. Professional piling techniques ensure every building has a solid foundation and […]
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Screwed piles or screw pile foundations are steel pile shafts that are screwed into the ground. Screwed piles are used throughout the construction industry and are often used in situations where other buildings are close by. Unlike in the past where they could only support small structures such as lighthouses, screwed pile foundations now have […]
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Driven piles can be installed by impact hammering or various other methods that involve pushing them into the ground. The purpose of a driven pile is to support and resist forces, so a structure can remain sturdy once built. Here are the benefits of using driven piles in construction. Why Use Driven Piles Cheaper Option […]
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Piling construction is an integral part of building structures that are sturdy and able to sustain a variety of environments. But what are the best techniques to use? Piling Construction Methods Driven Piles This involves hammering piles deep into the ground with piles drivers and other pile hammer equipment. Driven piles are often made from […]
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Piled foundations are the reason tall buildings like the Burj Khalifa can stand up. They consist of piles being driven into the ground to stabilise the structure. Piled foundations are the best option for erecting properties that are more than a few stories high. When Do You Need Piled Foundations? Before you can even begin […]
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Types of piling can be categorised either by the purpose of their design, or by the method used to supply and install them. There are a number of ways to construct and install the various types of piling solutions. These are: 1. Bored piling Bored piles are installed by auguring into the ground, this forms […]
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